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Western Michigan University

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

1979

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The Use Of Written Assignments With Deadlines To Increase The Completion Of Non-Recurring Tasks, James S. Torrey Dec 1979

The Use Of Written Assignments With Deadlines To Increase The Completion Of Non-Recurring Tasks, James S. Torrey

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Written Instruction On The Giving Of Feedback, Robert L. Kowalski Dec 1979

The Effects Of Written Instruction On The Giving Of Feedback, Robert L. Kowalski

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Communication Effectiveness And Implications For Job Satisfaction In A Retail Merchandising Corporation, Elisa S. Wierenga Apr 1979

Communication Effectiveness And Implications For Job Satisfaction In A Retail Merchandising Corporation, Elisa S. Wierenga

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.


Improving Customer Service In A Large Department Store Through The Use Of Training And Feedback, Mark G. Brown Apr 1979

Improving Customer Service In A Large Department Store Through The Use Of Training And Feedback, Mark G. Brown

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to increase the frequency of four specific customer-service behaviors in three full-time department store salespeople. Each related to the steps involved in a sales transaction, the behaviors recorded were: approaching and greeting customers, being courteous, and appropriately closing the sale. These four responses were defined as exceptional customer service behaviors. A training program had only a slight impact on improving service, but feedback produced a substantial improvement in the frequency of all four targeted customer-service behaviors Removal of feedback produced a small decline in performance; but the percentage of exceptional customer-service behaviors increased to …


An Analysis Of Pre And Post Employment Interview Opinions Held By Applicants In A University Job Placement Center, Robert J. Mcavoy Apr 1979

An Analysis Of Pre And Post Employment Interview Opinions Held By Applicants In A University Job Placement Center, Robert J. Mcavoy

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.